K&L Gates is a fully integrated global law firm with more than 40 offices located in key capital cities and world commercial and financial centres across five continents. Our broad platform offers clients local market knowledge and access to both national and international capabilities. We operate as a fully financially integrated law firm, with the objective of meeting our clients' local and global requirements. 

The breadth of our global platform enhances our legal service to clients, reflecting a deep understanding of current market practices and terms and conditions, and offering our clients access to cutting-edge developments. Our collaborative approach ensures that we are able to provide clients with legal advice that is as accessible, and as innovative, as they are. 

K&L Gates represents a broad array of Global 500, Fortune 100, and FTSE 100 corporations in nearly every major industry and our lawyers are leaders in legal issues relating to industries critical to the economies of the developed and developing worlds. 

The firm’s Australian operations provide vast knowledge of the Australian legal marketplace across a wide spectrum of industries. With lawyers located in four established offices in Australia’s leading financial and commercial centers, K&L Gates has substantial experience acting for industry leaders, major corporations, capital markets participants, major financial institutions, and governments on groundbreaking legal transactions, both domestically and internationally. 

With the extraordinary inbound investment into Australia from the Asia Pacific region, we have the resources on the ground to handle the most sophisticated legal requirements.

 

Why work with us

Client service
Offering the best client service is our greatest strength. Our clients tell us we provide a personal service rather than a process, we are responsive and appreciate the specific pressures of their businesses, that we are easy to get hold of and know how and when to bring in other experts and resources.

Geographic spread
With a substantial team of experienced lawyers in offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth, we can assist our clients as required, whether locally or globally with coverage across Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Europe and America.

Understanding your business
Our lead partners and team members understand the importance of getting to know a client's business, their professional personnel, key legal issues and business needs. We work closely with our clients to understand all areas of their business.

Thought leadership
A multidisciplinary network of lawyers who help clients stay ahead of the curve by remaining attuned to their industries.

Collaboration
We will work collaboratively with your team to maximise productivity and optimise outcomes.